Archive for April, 2014

Although the year is 2014 and we have seen many advancements in the professional world, beauty bias in the workplace does still exist. High performance, honesty, integrity, authenticity, and collaboration are still top priorities that companies value in an individual, though in many cases, the way you appear can affect the way you are viewed as an employee. Listen to this KGO 810 AM radio interview for Nick Parham’s take on beauty bias in the workplace, to hear his advice on “dressing for success” and more.

With the current controversy in the media surrounding the forced step-down of Mozilla CEO Brendan Eich due to his political engagement, many are left questioning the role of personal beliefs and politics in the workplace. In this KGO 810 AM radio, Career Coach Nick Parham discusses how important it is to most companies that their employees, and especially their leaders, act as a representation of the company brand, values and policies at all times. Listen for Parham’s insight on the best practices of politics in the workplace, and how such practices can play into your role as a company leader.

Are time gaps on your resume deterring you from being active on the job search? Don’t let them. In this KGO 810 AM radio interview, Career Coach Nick Parham offers tips on how to explain the time gaps on your resume effectively and to your advantage when re-entering the job market. Listen for advice on how to proactively fill your time when in between jobs and what not to say when it comes to explaining your time off in the interview process.

Nick works with business professionals across the U.S. and internationally, including managers, directors, vice presidents and senior executives. He has offices in San Francisco and Silicon Valley and offers in-person, telephone, Skype, and Google Hangout counseling sessions.

Please send a brief, confidential message describing your situation and the services you believe you need to npcoachATgmail.com (please substitute @ for AT). Services may include career direction counseling, resume writing, cover letters, LinkedIn optimization and interview training. Nick has helped many professionals in the middle of their careers reinvent themselves or find a career path based on their interests and passions.